Index today globe mail

Here are the top news stories from The Globe and Mail, Canada's national newspaper, for today:

National

  1. Trudeau government to introduce bill to ban conversion therapy: The Liberal government is set to introduce a bill that would ban the practice of conversion therapy, a controversial practice aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
  2. Canada's economy grows at slower pace in Q2: Canada's economy grew at a slower pace in the second quarter, driven by a decline in the energy sector and a slowdown in consumer spending.
  3. Toronto police officer charged with assault: A Toronto police officer has been charged with assault after an investigation into an incident involving a 17-year-old boy.

International

  1. Trump says he's 'not a fan' of Hong Kong protests: U.S. President Donald Trump has said he's "not a fan" of the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, which have been sparked by a proposed extradition bill.
  2. Iran says it will breach uranium limit set by nuclear deal: Iran has announced that it will breach the limit on its uranium stockpile set by the 2015 nuclear deal, in a move that could escalate tensions with the United States.
  3. UK's Boris Johnson says he'll suspend Parliament to push through Brexit: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will suspend Parliament for several weeks to push through his Brexit plan, which has been criticized by opposition parties.

Business

  1. SNC-Lavalin's CEO resigns amid controversy: The CEO of SNC-Lavalin, a Canadian engineering and construction company, has resigned amid controversy over the company's dealings with the government.
  2. Canada's housing market shows signs of slowing down: Canada's housing market is showing signs of slowing down, with sales and prices declining in many parts of the country.
  3. Air Canada to launch new low-cost carrier: Air Canada is set to launch a new low-cost carrier, called Air Canada Rouge, which will offer cheaper fares and more routes.

Sports

  1. Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. makes MLB debut: Toronto Blue Jays rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made his major league debut last night, going 1-for-4 with a single and a walk.
  2. Canada's women's soccer team advances to World Cup quarterfinals: Canada's women's soccer team has advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup, defeating Cameroon 1-0 in the round of 16.
  3. NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs sign Auston Matthews to extension: The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed star center Auston Matthews to a five-year contract extension worth $58 million.

These are just a few of the top news stories from The Globe and Mail for today. You can find more news and analysis on their website.